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1、课后作业：阅读理解（附答案）ABIG DAY: New Canadian citizen Pemelika Fiaui poses with his son Tyler, 4, outside of The Playhouse on Tuesday. The ceremony marked the end of a five-year journey for Pemelika Fiaui of Western Samoa.Fiaui, a 64, 240-pound member of local rugby team Black Spruce, said the day was emotio
2、nal.I was really happy to get my citizenship today; it was a long process, he said. I couldnt have done this without the support of my wife, my in-laws and my two kids, who have been so supportive of me.Fiaui, a firefighter by trade, arrived in New Brunswick in 2003 and found work with the parks and
3、 trails department with the City of Fredericton. He became involved with the local rugby scene, and for the past three years is back in his chosen field as a relief firefighter with the Fredericton Fire Department.Ive met so many great people since Ive been in Fredericton, and this is a very special
4、 day for me and my family. Im happy to be a Canadian, but Im also glad that I still hold dual citizenship in Western Samoa as well.The citizenship ceremony was overseen by a number of dignitaries（政府要员）, including Lt.-Gov. Hermenegilde Chiasson, MP Andy Scott, Mayor Brad Woodside and John Barrett, di
5、rector of operations for Citizenship and Immigration Canada.Chiasson joked by welcoming the new Canadians to the country that invented ice skates, maple syrup and the case of beer with the built-in handle.The day was also special for Jean-Jacques Tshimenga, his wife Sarah, and their three children,
6、formerly of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Canada Day is the day to celebrate the independence and freedom that we have in this country, Jean-Jacques Tshimenga said.1.Most probably, Fiauis son Tyler was born in _.A. Western SamoaB. the Democratic Republic of CongoC. CanadaD. Black Spruce2. It was
7、emotional day for Fiaui, because _.A. he became a member of the local rugby team Black SpruceB. he could get away from Western SamoaC. he became a CanadianD. he was chosen as a relief firefighter3. What can we infer from the passage?A. Fiaui has been a firefighter for 5 years.B. Fiaui is still a cit
8、izen in Western Samoa.C. Fiaui is a rugby player.D. Only the Fiaui family attended the ceremony.4. The country that invented ice skate, maple syrup and the case of beer with the built-in handle refers to _.A. New BrunswickB. Western SamoaC. the Democratic Republic of CongoD. Canada5. Which of the fo
9、llowing might be the best title?A. Big day for Fiaui- a new CanadianB. The story of Fiaui, a firefighterC. Canadian Day- the day to celebrate independence and freedomD. A five-year journey of FiauiBWeve all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downing cookie after cookie whil
10、e cramming for a big test. But when done a lot especially without realizing it emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it
11、.One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that its prompted by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when theyre stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentines Day or t
12、he celebration of a holiday feast.Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, its the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or distraction in food.Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given c
13、andy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort.Its not easy to unlearn patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of whats going on.
14、Were all emotional eaters to some extent (who hasnt suddenly found room for dessert after a filling dinner?). But for some people, emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or cycles of binging and purging.The trouble with emotional eating (aside from the health issues) is
15、that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you did. Thats why it helps to know the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger.Next time you reach for a snack, check in and see which t
16、ype of hunger is driving it.6. People turn to emotional eating because_.A. they are preparing for the eatingB. they enjoy the pleasure of eatingC. they feel better after eatingD. they want to seek comfort or distraction7. By saying “ Weve all been there”, the author means _. A. finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom is
